Senior in Tagalog

“Senior” in Tagalog translates to “Nakatatanda,” “Mas matanda,” or “May ranggo,” depending on context—referring to older age, higher rank, or final-year students. Understanding these distinctions helps capture the respectful and hierarchical nuances deeply rooted in Filipino culture. Discover how to use “senior” naturally in Tagalog through detailed definitions, synonyms, and practical examples below.

[Words] = Senior

[Definition]:

– Senior /ˈsiːniər/

– Adjective 1: Of or for older or more experienced people.

– Adjective 2: Higher in rank, status, or position.

– Noun 1: A person who is older or has a higher rank than another.

– Noun 2: A student in the final year of high school or college.

[Synonyms] = Nakatatanda, Mas matanda, Nakakatás, May ranggo, Mataas ang posisyon, Senior citizen (Matatandang mamamayan), Huling taon, Panganay (in family context)

[Example]:

– Ex1_EN: The senior members of the team have more than ten years of experience in the industry.

– Ex1_PH: Ang mga nakatatandang miyembro ng koponan ay may mahigit sampung taong karanasan sa industriya.

– Ex2_EN: My grandmother is a senior citizen who enjoys gardening and spending time with her grandchildren.

– Ex2_PH: Ang aking lola ay isang matatandang mamamayan na nag-eenjoy sa pagtatanim at paglalagi kasama ang kanyang mga apo.

– Ex3_EN: He was promoted to senior manager after demonstrating excellent leadership skills.

– Ex3_PH: Siya ay na-promote bilang senior manager matapos ipakita ang kahusayan sa pamumuno.

– Ex4_EN: The senior students are preparing for their graduation ceremony next month.

– Ex4_PH: Ang mga estudyanteng huling taon ay naghahanda para sa kanilang seremonya ng pagtatapos sa susunod na buwan.

– Ex5_EN: In Filipino culture, it’s important to show respect to senior relatives by using “po” and “opo” when speaking.

– Ex5_PH: Sa kulturang Pilipino, mahalaga na magpakita ng respeto sa mga nakatatandang kamag-anak sa pamamagitan ng paggamit ng “po” at “opo” sa pakikipag-usap.